HOUSE APPROVES CARROLL’S BILL TO IMPROVE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
FRANKFORT, KY (March 12, 2025)—The Kentucky House of Representatives has unanimously (97-0) passed Senate Bill (SB) 103, sponsored by Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Paducah, marking a significant step toward improving transparency and accountability within the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) to better support individuals with disabilities.
“For too long, Kentucky has ranked near the bottom in employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. That’s unacceptable,” Carroll said. “This bill ensures OVR operates with greater transparency and accountability so that more Kentuckians with disabilities can gain meaningful employment and independence. As a father and an advocate, this fight is personal, and I’m grateful for the House’s support in moving it forward. I'm eager to see this become law ”
SB 103 requires the OVR executive director to promulgate administrative regulations governing the services, personnel, and administration of vocational rehabilitation services for Kentucky in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A. It also requires clear service fee regulations to prevent arbitrary costs and enhance fairness. Additionally, the bill strengthens oversight by requiring OVR to submit an annual report to the governor and the Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment, ensuring legislative review of the agency’s operations and finances.
With Senate concurrence with House revisions, SB 103 will go to the desk of Governor Andy Beshear for consideration.
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Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Paducah, represents the 2nd Senate District, including Ballard, Carlisle, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken Counties. He serves as chair of the Senate Families and Children Committee. Sen. Carroll is also a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Senate Health Services Committee, and the Senate Education Committee. Additionally, he is a Legislative Oversight and Investigations Statutory Committee member and serves as an ex officio (non-voting) Juvenile Justice Oversight Council member.
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